libretro / libretro/RetroArch

Using multiple controllers is so annoying

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Description

I have many different controllers some of which is xinput. I can't map all of them, because old
controller mapping file replacing with new controller mapping file after i map new controller. I just can't use them normaly. You can make so user can make own mapping configs and choose them for every controller from "controller mapping" menu from start page.

Opens retroarch - go to controller mapping - choose map file for controller, that you use right now

And an indicator, that show on which controller (controller 1, 2, 3 or 4) button is pressed right now would be helpful

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Research direction

Start at the controller mapping menu from the RetroArch start page and trace how mapping files are selected and replaced. Done means users can choose a separate mapping configuration for each controller and see which controller currently receives button input.

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Tech stack
c
Domain
game-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
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Newbie friendliness
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